Case Studies
Pippa Christie, Administrative Manager, Mineral Resources Department, Falkland Islands Government
Pippa studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at York University before returning to the Falklands in June 2004.
Best Thing About Falklands Life:
"It only takes me five minutes to get to and from work which means that I have much more leisure time. I can go to the beach in my lunch break."
Best Thing About Falklands Life:
"It only takes me five minutes to get to and from work which means that I have much more leisure time. I can go to the beach in my lunch break."
Sam Cockwell, Student
Sam is studying BSc (Hons) Environmental Science at the University of Manchester. On completion of his studies he plans to work in New Zealand to gain experience and skills that he can bring back to the Falklands.
What do you enjoy doing in the Falklands?
"In the summer fishing or surfing and maybe a barbeque or two - all in all a fairly relaxed affair. I also sometimes go camping and enjoy cycling, juggling (bizarrely), cooking, photography, guitar playing and most outdoory things."
What do you enjoy doing in the Falklands?
"In the summer fishing or surfing and maybe a barbeque or two - all in all a fairly relaxed affair. I also sometimes go camping and enjoy cycling, juggling (bizarrely), cooking, photography, guitar playing and most outdoory things."
Sian Davies, Management Assistant, Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust
Sian studied Media and Communications at Goldsmiths University and returned to the Falklands in 2003 as "staying away forever was never an option."
Dream Job:
"Aside from being Mrs Robbie Williams?! A DJ on Radio 1 - a job where I get paid to talk!"
Dream Job:
"Aside from being Mrs Robbie Williams?! A DJ on Radio 1 - a job where I get paid to talk!"
Zoe Luxton, Veterinary Officer
Zoe completed her veterinary qualifications at the Royal Veterinary College in London. After graduating in 2001, she worked in Ipswich until the end of 2005. She travelled in Australia before coming home for good in October 2006.
Misconception You'd Most Like to Correct:
"We support our economy ourselves, from fishing and wool production and tourism. I think a lot of people in Britain think they pay for our up keep but only a small percent of MOD funds go towards our defence and the rest is down to us here in the Islands."
Misconception You'd Most Like to Correct:
"We support our economy ourselves, from fishing and wool production and tourism. I think a lot of people in Britain think they pay for our up keep but only a small percent of MOD funds go towards our defence and the rest is down to us here in the Islands."
Leona Roberts, Museum Manager for the Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust
Leona spent a year in Sheffield studying journalism before returning to the Islands. She is married to David and has two children, Nick and Deanna.
Misconception You'd Most Like to Correct:
"That there's nothing more to the Islands than penguins and sheep, and that the weather is always bad."
Misconception You'd Most Like to Correct:
"That there's nothing more to the Islands than penguins and sheep, and that the weather is always bad."
John Barton, Director of Fisheries
John studied Marine Biology and Oceanography at the University College of North Wales before returning to the Falkland Islands. He works as Director of Fisheries which he finds exciting since it is "an industry which has helped to transform the modern Falklands."
An Average Weekend:
"My weekend generally involves family orientated activities: expeditions, fishing, dinghy sailing, running over the hills with the local branch of the 'Hash House Harriers', followed by a BBQ."
An Average Weekend:
"My weekend generally involves family orientated activities: expeditions, fishing, dinghy sailing, running over the hills with the local branch of the 'Hash House Harriers', followed by a BBQ."
Michael Betts, Graduate Trainee, Falkland Islands Government Secretariat
Michael grew up in the Falkland Islands before studying for A Levels and a degree in Business Studies in the UK. Having returned to the Falklands he now enjoys playing football for the Falkland Islands national team and is still a loyal follower of Liverpool Football Club, perhaps their furthest flung supporter.
What do you like most about the Falklands?
The warmth of the people living here - you can never walk down the road without waving or talking to someone. I love the fresh air and grass everywhere, seeing wildlife in such abundance, the great views anywhere you look and not a tall grey concrete building in sight!
What do you like most about the Falklands?
The warmth of the people living here - you can never walk down the road without waving or talking to someone. I love the fresh air and grass everywhere, seeing wildlife in such abundance, the great views anywhere you look and not a tall grey concrete building in sight!
